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How to deal with an allergy to dog saliva?

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Dr. Janelle Ferber-Stumpf answered

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Get a cat: There is no easy answer here other than stay away from the head end of the dog. Frequent hand washing, gloves, and antihistamines come to mind ( topical or systemic) there are side affects to systemic antihistamines that makes that a poor choice.

Answered 10/5/2013

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